Article Analysis Uncle Tom
Michael Gavin
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Period 6
This passage, “Life among the Lowly,” from the famous novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin takes place in the antebellum era of American History. This passage is defining of the era because it concentrates on the brutality and injustices done to slaves. The underlying message that the passage provides is that unjust laws toward slaves received mixed opinions and these were representative of the general views that Americans had on the subject of slavery. In the chapter, the Bird family was discussing a new law passed in their town that states that you are not aloud to give slaves food or water if they walk near your house. The conflicting viewpoint of the family members is representative of the general opinions of Americans from different regions of the country. Mr. Bird saw no the problem with the law, he wasn't in favor or against it. This viewpoint is one that parallels the opinions that Northerners have on slavery. On one hand, they understand the severity of the situation, yet they ignore to address it. On the other hand Mrs. Bird was completely against the law. Mrs. Bird strongly believes that you should be able to take care of the slaves that come by your because it follows every Christian value which she believes in. This viewpoint closely associates with abolitionists. They wish to rid the world of injustices done to other people. Although all abolitionists share a common goal, their motives for extinguishing slavery differ. Some people use religious justification for supporting the movement, while others have racist motives, such as involuntarily sending back slaves to Africa. Mrs. Bird represents the common abolitionist. She is most likely inspired by thought deriving from the Second Great Awakening, which centered around reforms based on religious principles. As they were arguing about this, a woman and her son happened to appear at the door. Naturally, Mrs. Bird welcomes them in with open arms but Mr. Bird does not try to
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Period 6
This passage, “Life among the Lowly,” from the famous novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin takes place in the antebellum era of American History. This passage is defining of the era because it concentrates on the brutality and injustices done to slaves. The underlying message that the passage provides is that unjust laws toward slaves received mixed opinions and these were representative of the general views that Americans had on the subject of slavery. In the chapter, the Bird family was discussing a new law passed in their town that states that you are not aloud to give slaves food or water if they walk near your house. The conflicting viewpoint of the family members is representative of the general opinions of Americans from different regions of the country. Mr. Bird saw no the problem with the law, he wasn't in favor or against it. This viewpoint is one that parallels the opinions that Northerners have on slavery. On one hand, they understand the severity of the situation, yet they ignore to address it. On the other hand Mrs. Bird was completely against the law. Mrs. Bird strongly believes that you should be able to take care of the slaves that come by your because it follows every Christian value which she believes in. This viewpoint closely associates with abolitionists. They wish to rid the world of injustices done to other people. Although all abolitionists share a common goal, their motives for extinguishing slavery differ. Some people use religious justification for supporting the movement, while others have racist motives, such as involuntarily sending back slaves to Africa. Mrs. Bird represents the common abolitionist. She is most likely inspired by thought deriving from the Second Great Awakening, which centered around reforms based on religious principles. As they were arguing about this, a woman and her son happened to appear at the door. Naturally, Mrs. Bird welcomes them in with open arms but Mr. Bird does not try to